Additional Resources
Before College
Useful first-gen organizations
- Center for First-Generation Student Success
- Rise First
- The First Generation Foundation
- I’m First!
- First in the Family
- Affordable Colleges – First Generation College Student Guide
Helpful college words to know
College terminology may be difficult to understand if you have never been exposed to certain words or cultural norms. Click on this link to find a detailed glossary of helpful college words to know. Other sources include:
Mentoring 101: The How and Why
Elon’s First-Generation and The Odyssey Program were joined by four panelists to discuss the importance of mentorship and how to find and select a mentor. Click this link to watch the event and learn more!